Artist Bio

Lisa Balsdon

beaded jewelry / Atenas

Artist Statement

Holistic Jewelry Artist Lisa Balsdon is a holistic practitioner and jewelry artist living and creating in Costa Rica. With a background as a Holistic Nutritionist, Personal Trainer, TCM Acupuncturist, and Yoga Teacher, her work has always centered around supporting the well-being and personal growth of others. A lifelong multi-media crafter, Lisa began creating jewelry in 2017 while working with clients on their healing journeys. What started as designing meaningful pieces for individuals soon grew into an artistic practice rooted in intention and storytelling. Each piece is handcrafted using natural stones and symbolic elements, often reflecting themes of resilience, balance, transformation, and emotional strength. Over the years she has created thousands of one-of-a-kind pieces, each carrying its own story and intention. Many of her designs are commissioned and created in collaboration with clients, sometimes guided by intuitive stone selection, sometimes inspired by a personal story, milestone, or life challenge. She also enjoys guiding clients through creative jewelry-making as a form of art therapy and personal expression. Stones that carry the stories of strength, healing, and becoming.